ENLISTED

DENTAL ASSISTANT

HELPING WITH ORAL CARE

Airmen and their families are posted around the world, and they all receive top-notch dental care. Working alongside dentists, Air Force Dental Assistants help provide patient care in every procedure. Responsible for aiding in every part of the practice from simple exams and taking x-rays to assisting in oral surgery, these specialists ensure that patients remain healthy and comfortable at all times.

Assist Air Force Dentists in the treatment of patients
Assist in specialty areas such as oral surgery, periodontics and endodontics
Take, develop and mount dental x-rays
Instruct patients in dental health maintenance
Coordinate patient appointments and maintain dental health records

CAREER TASKS

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED
ASVAB REQUIREMENTS

General
QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of oral and dental anatomy
- Completion of a minimum two-year American Dental Association–accredited degree awarding Dental Hygiene program
- Normal color vision
- Minimum age of 18 years prior to entry into technical training
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.